Washington: Tech giant Meta, which owns popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, has decided to remove a clear ban on the use of the word “shahid” (martyr), which unfairly led to censorship of millions of users. air balloon
The move came after Meta’s supervisory board passed a proposal to make sweeping changes to the company’s policy, which found a blanket ban could censor anyone who talks about violence in conflict-affected areas like Gaza and Sudan.
The word “Witness” has long been censored by tech companies, recognizing that meth itself is subject to one of the strictest restrictions, and until now is believed to be a reference to the “facility” mentioned. Dangerous Organizations and Individuals (DOI) Policy.
According to the censorship board, there is no exception for reporting, neutral discussion or condemnation of the term, which leads to unfair access to content by millions of users, especially from the Arab and Muslim communities.
However, the word has been judged has various meanings, many of which do not mean praising, glorifying or endorsing violence.
The board said the policy change is expected to “immediately affect” content when content is removed.
Supervisory board member Paolo Carozza welcomed the development: “This change may not be easy, but it is the right and important step to take. It ensures that the most harmful materials are still removed, while promising a more sensible approach that will better protect freedom. expression.”
